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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,510.28, 57,283.74 and 22,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,510.28, 57,283.74 and 22,647 is: 31,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,510.28 : 57,283.74 = 22,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,510.28/57,283.74 = 22,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,510.28x = 57,283.74 × 22,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,510.28x = 1,297,304,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,304,859.78/41,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,252.62

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